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Tories at war over Rishi Sunak’s betrayal of net zero pledge

Boris Johnson and Al Gore lead outrage against PM’s watering down of climate promises

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023

Al Gore says Rishi Sunak taking ‘wrong decision’ on climate

The former US vice president urged the PM not to curb his green policies.

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023

The Free People’s Village: Everyday Life in Solarpunk Texas

In an alternative Texas, Al Gore became president and the War on Climate Change began. Excerpt from The Free People's Village by Sim Kern.

Texas Observer · Sep 12, 2023

Whimsical ‘Beanie Bubble’ recalls rise and fall of a fuzzy toy fad

Zach Galifianakis captures the narcissism of Chicago’s Ty Warner as he builds a stuffed animal frenzy and mistreats three woman along the way.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 27, 2023

What a long strange trip it’s been for Rep. Wiley Nickel - Roll Call

The North Carolina Democrat went viral this month for his floor speech paying tribute to the Grateful Dead.

Roll Call · Jul 25, 2023

A tech editor, a VC, and a founder go bobsledding: Welcome to Fortune’s Brainstorm Tech

Other (more serious) highlights of the conference included the ethics of A.I. and geopolitics.

Fortune · Jul 21, 2023

‘The Beanie Bubble’ movie portrays the people who made the toys a phenomenon

Star Elizabeth Banks finds the Beanie Babies story inspiring, even as it depicts Chicago’s Ty Warner exploiting the women crucial to the company.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 21, 2023

Ten songs that fought back against the PMRC

In 80s America, the Parents Music Resource Center sought to censor music by imposing a series of draconian rules. Here’s how a group of rock, metal and punk bands fought back

Metal Hammer · Jul 19, 2023

In the absurdity of the Beanie Baby craze, filmmakers found a rich tale about America

Economic bubbles come in all shapes, sizes and levels of insanity, but the Beanie Baby craze was easily one of the most absurd

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023

Get stuffed! Why The Beanie Bubble is ‘a joyful funeral for the American dream’

Beneath the fluffy exterior of a new film about the 90s soft toy craze lies a tale of corruption, collective madness and toxic narcissism. Its unlikely directors discuss bosses, brands – and how to negotiate with five-year-olds

The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2023